TRY just the 9m.m. and .380ACP
HOBBIT,
I tend to agree with RON in PA. The .40 S&W can be tiring. I have shot up to 140 rounds in a day for my normal qualification and it wears me out.
On the other hand, a BERETTA 92 using standard velocity 9m.m. is fine.
I also shoot the BERETTA 84 and I consider it a service pistol, not a compact.
I can shoot it all day long and ammo is not that expensive if you shop WALMART or order by mail. Since it was nearly impossible to find .380ACP during the OBAMASCARE, I usually keep two or more of the 100 round boxes of REMINTON 88 JHP in my gun locker, in case we go through it again.
The BERETTA 84 has a softer recoil in my opinion, but with the full size 92 pistol, the difference is not that great. Remember, the model 84 is about the size of a compact 9m.m. like the GLOCK 19, SIG 228/9 or WALTHER p-99. Recoil is spread over a large grip and the gun is no pocket pistol.
The same goes for the BERETTA 92 which is a lot larger than the model 84 and is about the size of a 1911, but with a wider grip.
If you are looking for a house gun only, try the model 92 without shooting a .40 S&W. I doublt it will be to much for you and it is a fine gun.
If so, get the model 84 and load it with the a hollow point .380 round. I would not hesitate to use it for a car or house gun.
Also, I regularly carry a SIG 232 alloy framed .380ACP. I have shot 150 rounds in a session through it without getting tired. However, a SIG 230 steel framed .380ACP I own is more tiring for me to shoot. The difference is in the grip. The SIG 232 came with a softer grip and makes it much easier to shoot.
If you are still having problems with recoil on the model 84, try the soft rubber grips. They may be catchy on clothes which is the reason I do not use them on guns I will carry concealed, but for car or house, they work fine.
Also, you may wish to try the BERETTA PX4 Storm in 9m.m. I shot the .40 S&W version and was impressed with the light recoil.
Good luck,
Jim